Production Team Leader

Distinct Consultancy; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Bolton seeks a Production Team Leader for a night shift role. The successful candidate will lead and develop teams in the bakery or packaging department, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while driving continuous improvement. The role offers a competitive salary of £32,205 and 33 days of holiday. Applicants should have effective management skills, be proficient in MS Office and SAP, and demonstrate strong communication and planning abilities.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Night shift premium

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop team members in production departments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food quality standards.
• Drive efficiency and productivity, maximizing plant performance.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Effective communication

Planning and organization

Flexibility

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Production Team Leader + £32,205 + Night shift OR day shift 6am-2pm (salary is the same on either shift) + 33 days holiday + Permanent role

Our food manufacturing client based in Bolton is looking for an experienced Production Team Leader to join them on a permanent night shift from 10pm-6am, Monday to Friday.

Production Team Leader - Night Shift Job Purpose:

To lead, manage, and develop a team within either the bakery or packaging department, ensuring that the team operates safely, efficiently, and effectively. Drive a continuous improvement environment to maximise productivity and quality.

• Health, Safety and Environment: Ensure that the plant and personnel conform to HSE legislation, policies, and standards. Take a proactive approach to reducing accidents, risks, and hazards on site.
• FSQ: Ensure all products released for processing or sale meet food safety and quality standards. Maintain compliance through effective traceability and documentation control.
• Cost: Manage all controllable costs effectively, including raw materials, packaging, and waste. Support improvement plans with accurate database management.
• People: Lead, motivate, train, and develop the team, including agency staff, to deliver results across business pillars.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek CI opportunities, engaging the team to positively impact business outcomes.
• Standards: Set and maintain company food hygiene standards through adherence to personal hygiene and GMP standards.
• Performance: Drive plant performance across the line, focusing on efficiency and waste management.

Additional Knowledge for the Production Team Leader:

• Ability to coach, lead, and manage effectively.
• Ability to engage, train, and develop team members.
• Maintain open, honest, and respectful relationships with all colleagues, including BFAWU.
• Work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
• Ability to collaborate within a wider manufacturing team, including raw materials.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to meet job demands.